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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.44, 923.04 and 420.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.44, 923.04 and 420.20 is: 580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.44 : 923.04 = 420.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.44/923.04 = 420.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.44x = 923.04 × 420.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.44x = 387,861.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,861.41/668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.25

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